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Parentification: a young person’s powerful poem about their mental health

Poetry is an amazing tool to use to help with self-expression.

This moving poem was written by a young person, to share their journey from working with a BBC Children in Need supported project, to where they are today.

Join Blue Peter presenter Mwaka Mudenda as she lends her voice to bring these moving words to life, exploring important themes such as overcoming bullying.

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